Sugar Land Rotarian David Shaw named president of the year

Published 7:00 pm, Monday, May 2, 2005

Shaw is one of 56 club presidents in the district, comprised of Harris and Fort Bend Counties and five surrounding counties.

The announcement was made last week during the district's annual conference.

In announcing the award for Shaw, District Governor Simmons cited the Sugar Land Club for several major accomplishments: reaching an all-time high in fundraising to support 17 community service projects; growth of membership; a new scholarship program at UH System at Sugar Land, and recruiting a slate of outstanding speakers for the club's weekly meetings. Simmons also pointed out that "Shaw is a polio survivor and has lent strong support for Rotary International's efforts to eradicate polio worldwide."

"Sugar Land Rotary is a great organization and it is truly an honor to serve as its President," Shaw said. "Our membership continually puts service to others ahead of their own interests. They have been very supportive of the many activities accomplished this year. Our members are the main reason I received this award."

In addition to supporting a wide range of community service and humanitarian efforts, this year Sugar Land Rotary is sponsoring four Rotary Centennial projects, by making permanent improvements in the Fort Bend community to call attention to Rotary's 100th birthday. Three flag poles at the UH System at Sugar Land campus were dedicated last October. In February, the club dedicated two new sports fields for the Four Corners community park. Two additional projects will be complete shortly: New playground equipment at the Rio Bend community for foster children, and a pedestal display of historical and current maps in Sugar Land Town Square, will round out the four projects.